Every author needs a place to connect to the reader, to offer insight into the expanded lives of the characters, answer questions, and share the thinking behind those crafty plot twists. This is where I will let you in to my world as I create the people and places you love to read about.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Author Interview: Lisa Litberg, Author of Free

I have met some amazing authors this past year. Lisa Litberg is one of them. I asked her about her book, Free, and what she has coming up.

1) Tell us about your book (title, publication date, genre,
etc.)

My book is called Free, which in retrospect is not the best
title for a book you plan to sell.It
was originally published through a small-press company last July, but
unfortunately they closed in February, so I self-published in March.It’s contemporary fiction,
female-centered.Basically it’s a coming
of age story.

2) Is this a series?

It wasn’t meant to be!However I’ve had so many people ask about a second book about the main
character that I broke down and started writing one.This one features other characters’ points of
view as well, and will address my readers’ questions about the future of my
protagonist.

3) What inspired you to write this particular book?

In my younger years, I followed the band The Grateful Dead
around the country.My experiences on
dead tour were monumental.I wanted to
try to share those experiences with people who had never been.While on tour, I met a lot of people who
remained nomadic even when the band went home between tours.I was interested in their lives, in what they
did after tour ended.This story is the
fictional account of one such person.

4) Tell us about your main character.What are his/hers strengths and weaknesses?

I think Free is a very strong character.She is independent and somewhat fearless.She takes the initiative in situations.She is protective of herself.She is remarkably resourceful for a woman in
her position.On the other hand, she
isn’t always discriminating about the company she keeps.She allows herself to get into situations
where she is forced to depend upon others.She can’t always see in herself what we do.Her struggles teach her much about belonging
and the true nature of freedom.

5) Without giving too much away, is there a pivotal scene
that really speaks to you?

The opening sequence is my favorite.I love how smoothly it unfolds, and how much
it tells about the main characters in a simple, unassuming way.Other than that, there are many moments that
I find poignant, mostly while Free is interacting with other characters.